EU sanctions against Burundi may be extended

brussels - The economic sanctions against Burundi are likely to be extended. The foreign ministers of the European Union in Brussels on Monday decided that there,, because of the lack of positive signals 'are grounds for.

The EU froze last October, the assets of four close associates of President Pierre Nkurunziza and put them on a travel ban. They would have used excessive force during the battles surrounding the Nkurunziza's re-election.

Recently, the negotiations led by the EU walked down a political solution to the conflict in the African country. When riots cases at least four hundred victims.

The ministers in a statement to know to be ready for action against those who violate human rights or use violence or did. Also against those who stand in the way of a political solution to follow sanctions.

Netherlands suspended in mid-June last year to aid the army and police in Burundi already.